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IIT Dhanbad MSc Courses & Fees 2026: Eligibility, Admission Dates, Cutoff, Seats

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Total Tuition Fees 32K - 48K
Median Package 7.2L
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    Q:   Why choose IIT Dhanbad?
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    Indian Institute of Technology Dhanbad is one of the oldest IITs. It offers quality education to the students under the guidance of experts.  IIT Dhanbad has been ranked 21 in the QS WUR Ranking By Subject, and it is ranked 110 in Southern Asia and 424 in Asia by QS World Ranking 2026. The institute also ranked 15th by NIRF in 2025 for Engineering. The institute appoints well trained and expert faculty members. 

    Q:   What are the placements like at IIT Dhanbad?
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    IIT Dhanbad provides good placements to its students. At the start of phase 1 placement drive 2026, more than 300 offers and 200 PPOs were made. In addition, 4 CSE students were offered package of INR 80 LPA. The placement numbers are expected to increase after the end of phase 2 placements 2026.

    Q:   What are the top courses offered by IIT Dhanbad?
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    IIT (ISM), Dhanbad offers various undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes. The courses provided by the institute include BTech, Dual degree (BTech-MTech), MTech, MSc MBA, MSc Tech, Post-Doctoral Fellowship (PDF), and PhD. under 18 departments. Also, for admissions to these courses, candidates need to clear the eligibility criteria. The entrance exams accepted for different courses include JEE Main + JEE Advanced + JoSAA Counselling, CAT GATE + COAP Counselling, IIT JAM + CCMN counselling, etc.

    Q:   What is the ranking of IIT Dhanbad BTech in 2024?
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    IIT Dhanbad BTech has been ranked 17 by NIRF under the Engineering category. NIRF ranking trends for IIT Dhanbad for its BTech course are showcased in the table below:

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    IIT Dhanbad MSc Fees 2026

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    ₹ 32 K - 48 K
    ₹ 77.7 K - 1.16 L
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    Q:   Is IIT Dhanbad a good college?
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    Yes, it s a good colleges in the country. In QS World Ranking 2024, IIT Dhanbad is ranked 73rd in Southern Asia and 301-350 in Asia. IIT Dhanbad has been ranked 17 in Engineering category and 42 in the Overall category by NIRF Ranking 2023. Moreover, Indian Institute of Technology Dhanbad is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The institute is also approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). Moreover, the avergae and median package offered during IIT Dhanbad placements 2024 stood at INR 20.79 LPA and INR 15.92 LPA, respectively. Moreover, a total of 547 job offers were made.

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    IIT Dhanbad MSc Admission Dates 2026

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    3 Jun '26 - 3 Jul '26
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    27 Mar '26 - 6 May '26
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    27 Mar '26 - 15 Apr '26
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    Q:   What documents are required for IIT Dhanbad application?
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    The document requirement vary course-wise. Below are some of the common documents required during IIT Dhanbad application process:

    • Scanned photograph and signature
    • UG/ PG all semesters/ year marksheets
    • UP/ PG degree/ provisional certificate
    • Class 12 certificate/ marksheet
    Q:   What is a safe rank in IIT JAM for MSc admission at IIT Dhanbad for an OBC candidate?
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    A safe rank for MSc admissions at IIT ISM Dhanbad for the OBC AI category is between 194 and 1302. This is the overall cutoff range, including all the rounds and specialisations. The lower the cutoff, the higher the chance of a seat at IIT ISM Dhanbad. The round-wise IIT JAM cutoff range for 2025 is given below for MSc admission.

    RoundCutoff Range 2025 (OBC AI Quota) 
    1171 - 1159
    2174 - 1235
    3174 - 1268
    4194 - 1302

    What is a safe rank? A safe rank is the cutoff range within which the probability of getting admission is higher for a particular course. The cutoff range varies for different rounds, categories, and quotas. 

    Q:   Does IIT (ISM) Dhanbad accept JEE Mains?
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    Yes, admission to BTech courses at IIT Dhanbad is only through Joint Entrance Examination (JEE). Candidates seeking admission must pass JEE Main, students selected further need to take JEE Advanced. Based on the score secured in JEE Advanced, students are called for JoSAA Counselling. Aspirants are offered seat based on their rank. JoSAA releases a cutoffs round-wise for students. Aspirants securing the cutoff rank or above can take admission by blocking the seat. Aspirants need to pay course fee to confirm their seat in the BTech course of IIT Dhanbad.

    Q:   What is the cutoff for MSc at IIT Dhanbad?
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    IIT ISM Dhanbad MSc cutoff 2025 has been released across various specialisations in the form of opening and closing ranks. For the students belonging to the General AI quota, the IIT JAM first round closing ranks were between 96 and 634, with M.Sc. Tech in Applied Geology being the most competitive for admission. The lower the cutoff rank, the higher the competition for that course, and vice versa. For all the MSc specialisations, the IIT Dhanbad JAM cutoff 2025 for the first round is tabulated below for the General AI category candidates. 

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    IIT JAM Round 1 Cutoff 2025

    M.Sc. Tech in Applied Geology

    96

    M.Sc. Tech. in Applied Geophysics

    634

    M.Sc. in Chemistry

    507

    M.Sc. in Mathematics and Computing

    380

    M.Sc. in Physics

    485

    IIT Dhanbad MSc Admission 2026: How to Apply?

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    Q:   What is the IIT Dhanbad JAM Cutoff?
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     IIT Dhanbad JAM Cutoff 2026 was published for round 1 regarding admission to the MSc and MSc Tech courses. The institution accepts the IIT JAM entrance examination results for the aforementioned courses. 

    For the General AI category, the round 1 cutoff varied from 71 to 757, wherein the most competitive MSc and MSc Tech courses turned out to be M.Sc. in Mathematics and Computing and M.Sc. Tech in Applied Geology, respectively. 

    To know the IIT Dhanbad branch-wise cutoff 2026, see the table below. The courses are listed from the most to least competitive.

    CourseIIT Dhanbad Cutoff 2026
    M.Sc. Tech in Applied Geology71
    M.Sc. in Mathematics and Computing416
    M.Sc. in Physics558
    M.Sc. in Chemistry560
    M.Sc. Tech. in Applied Geophysics757

    Note: Other categories will have different cutoffs accordingly.

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    IIT JAM Round 1 Closing Rank (General-All India)
    Course202420252026
    M.Sc. Tech in Applied Geology949671
    M.Sc. Tech. in Applied Geophysics815634757
    M.Sc. in Chemistry479507560
    M.Sc. in Mathematics and Computing368380416
    M.Sc. in Physics499485558
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    Q:   Can I get IIT Dhanbad at 500 rank?
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    Yes, you can get into IIT Dhanbad for the MSc and MSc Tech courses with an IIT JAM rank of 500, depending on your category, which round you are applying in, chosen course, etc. 

    IIT Dhanbad cutoff 2026 has been published for round 1 for several All India categories. For the General AI category, 3 courses are available for admission, listed in the table below. 

    CourseIIT Dhanbad cutoff 2026 (Round 1)
    M.Sc. in Chemistry560
    M.Sc. in Physics558
    M.Sc. Tech. in Applied Geophysics757

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    Placements: A high percentage of placements are available in my course. The lowest and highest packages from top companies range from 3 LPA to 16 LPA. Top recruiting companies are interested in this course. The percentage of internships in this course is 80% in top companies like Wipro and Railways.
    Infrastructure: The college has the best infrastructure compared to other colleges in the city. Wi-Fi is available all around the campus. Our classrooms are very clean. The library has good books. We have clean washrooms. The hostel does not have good facilities. The food is the worst. Sports are good.
    Faculty: The faculty is very qualified but not helpful. They do not provide the required knowledge to the students. The curriculum contains very old technologies, and the semester exams are not difficult. The situation is such that teachers do not cover the right portions and include different topics in the exams. The checking is not thorough, leading to difficulties for students during exams.
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    The overall review is that college life is very good and fantastic.
    Placements: The overall placements are around 65% to 70%. The lowest package is around 6 LPA. The highest is around 25 LPA. The average package is 8 LPA - 9 LPA. Top recruiting companies are Naraina, Allen, Virtusa, Axtiria, PW, PhonePe, etc. There are mainly three fields for placements like Ed-tech, data science, and SDE.
    Infrastructure: IIT Dhanbad offers 393 acres of campus. All the hostels are well maintained. They provide proper hygiene and cleaning. The food quality is also good which is provided in the hostel mess. The menu gets changed every month according to season. Security is also maintained for students.
    Faculty: Teachers are very helpful and supportive. If you need any help you can talk to them in class or after the class. The course curriculum is very good and related to placements and for those who want to pursue higher studies. The course is a little bit difficult but you can perform good in exam if you study regularly.
    Other: I am interested in exploring and learning about computer science. The course offers a perfect combination of mathematics and computing knowledge which is needed very much now-a-days. The course is a little bit difficult, and these difficulties should be removed.
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    Infrastructure: The quality of the hostel was brilliant for me, with good quality mess and food. They had a clean and organized environment for students on the campus. Classrooms were of average size and had ACs. They had a huge ground and a library as well. Wi-Fi was available there with good speed.
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    Placements: The placement record for our branch is decent, with 52% of students placed last year. The highest package was 14 LPA, and the average package was around 8-9 LPA. Some companies that recruit from our course include Axtria, Virtusa, and Turning. Internship opportunities are limited for our course, but you can opt for off-campus internship opportunities. Top roles like SDE and Data Scientist are offered in our course.
    Infrastructure: The classrooms, labs, and Asia's second-largest library are all quite good. All the facilities are provided for our course, including wi-fi access all around the campus and good hostel facilities. However, the mess food is not good at all, and you will get bored with it after a few days. There is a health center on campus, and for sports, there are two outdoor grounds and an indoor ground, as well as a gym.
    Faculty: The faculty are highly qualified, and many of them are from prestigious foreign universities. Some professors are very strict and follow the course structure rigidly. Overall, the coursework is good but not very challenging. There are two exams and two quizzes each semester, and the grades are based on relative grading. The pass percentage is quite good, and you would have to do very poorly to fail.
    Other: I chose Mathematics and Computing because of the placement opportunities it offers. The best thing about my course is that it allows me to pursue a career in the IT field. I really enjoyed my campus life at IIT Dhanbad. The campus is wide and full of greenery, and I had a great experience studying there.
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    Placements: In our college, around 50% of students are placed. The highest salary package offered is 23 LPA and the lowest salary package offered is 7 LPA. Top recruiting companies like ONGC, Cairn, Tata, SLB, Vedanta, ExxonMobil, etc., visit our campus. Almost all students get internships in the oil, gas, and mineral fields.
    Infrastructure: Our college provides excellent infrastructure. Wi-Fi is available throughout the campus. Air-conditioners are available in the libraries, labs, and classrooms. The quality of the food in the mess is good. Medical facilities are available.
    Faculty: Our teachers are well-qualified, experienced, and knowledgeable. The course makes students industry-ready. Exams are difficult. We have a grading system in this institute, and the syllabus structure is very unique.
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    Infrastructure: The college has a double sharing system. Hostels are well-maintained. The size of the room is good. The food served in a mess is bad. The institute has well-maintained sports playgrounds. It has a separate football ground, cricket playgrounds, and swimming pools.
    Faculty: Faculty members are well-qualified. Well-known personalities are teaching there. The R and D profile of this institute is very high and prestigious. Teachers are very helpful and are always eager to help us. Semester exams are average.
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    IIT Dhanbad MSc 2026 FAQs

    Q:   Can I do MSc from IIT Dhanbad?
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    Yes, the institute offers MSc courses of duration from two to three years. Aspirants shall check the eligibility criteria to know whether they can apply for the course or not. IIT MSc admission is based on a valid IIT JAM score. Candidates shortlisted based on IIT JAM score are further called for CCMN counselling. During the counselling, the seats are allotted to the eligible students.

     

    Q:   How much is the fee of MSc programme at IIT Dhanbad?
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    The total tuition fee of the IIT Dhanbad MSc programme ranges from INR 36,000 to INR 54,000. The total course will further be higher as that includes other components such as Institute Admission fee, Hostel admission fee, benevolent fund, identity card, medical examination fee, Alumnus subscription & IIT Alumni fee, institute development fund, convocation charges, caution money and migration fee. Further, this fee is as per unofficial sources. Hence, is indicative.

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    IIT Dhanbad is one of the eminent institute. The institute has been ranked by the QS World Ranking, NIRF and Times Higher Education. Below mentioned are the IIT (ISM) Dhanbad rankings: 

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    QS WUR Ranking 2026 By Subject21
    QS World University Rankings 2026- Southern Asia110
    QS World University Rankings 2026- Asia424
    QS World University Rankings 2026- Sustainability Ranking698
    QS WUR Ranking 2025 By Subject20
    NIRF 2025 Engineering15
    NIRF 2025 Overall35
    NIRF 2025 Management48
    QS World University Rankings 2025- Southern Asia100
    QS World University Rankings 2025- Asia381
    Times Higher Education 2024601–800

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    Answered 17 hours ago

    IIT (ISM) Dhanbad is known for BTech programmes. The institute offers best BTech branches in: 

    • CSE
    • Environment Engineering
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Mining Engineering
    • Petroleum Engineering
    • Electrical Engineering, etc.

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    Anupama Singh

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    Answered 17 hours ago

    IIT ISM Dhanbad is well-know technical univeristy and offers quality edcation under the guidance of experts. The institute is known for its BTech programme across various specialisations like ECE, Mining Engineer, Petroleum Engineering, CSE and others. IIT Dhanbad has decent placements with the high

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    Answered 17 hours ago

    IIT (ISM) Dhanbad is one of the state=of-the-art infrastructure which includes all the necessary facilities. The institute has modern classrooms, library, medical facilities, labs, gym, yoga centrem sports complex, hostel and others. 

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    Liyansha Katariya

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    Answered 2 months ago

    IIT ISM Dhanbad is popularly known for its BTech course. The institute offer BTech programme in more than 10 specialisations, namely Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, CSE, ECE, and others. The BTech placements rate in 2025 was 82.49%. The average package in 2025 for BTech students was INR 19.

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